Events from August 21, 2026
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On August 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEBlue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 7. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums -
On August 21, 2026At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSesame Summer Splash. Meet all your favorite furry friends and whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides. Open daily through Sept. 7. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com -
On August 21, 2026At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSeaWorld Summer Spectacular. New shows, live music and dazzling new Enchanted Wonders Fireworks spectacular. Select dates through Sept. 7. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com -
On August 21, 2026At Stagecoach Community Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE TGIF Concerts in the Parks. A range of genres and decades. Fridays through Aug. 21. Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches. www.carlsbadca.gov -
On August 21, 2026At Downtown El Cajon Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Music on Main. Live music. Fridays through August, 6–8 pm. Downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com/events/music-on-main -
On August 21, 2026At Clairemont Town Square Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Sounds of the Square: Concert Series. Fridays through Aug. 18, 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com -
On August 21, 2026At Del Mar Racetrack Categories: Special EventsDel Mar Racetrack. Gates open at 11:30 am. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. www.delmarracing.com -
On August 21, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Festival. Step into a festival experience designed for kids to spark creativity, self-expression and the simple joy of playing together featuring five interactive zones to spark endless imagination including Music, Creative and Chill-Out Zones, with brand-new headliners in the Thrill and Play Zones joining the line-up. Through August 30. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On August 21, 2026At Petco Park Categories: Sporting EventsPadres Home Games. Today & tomorrow vs. Giants; Aug. 7–9 vs. Astros; Aug. 10–12 vs. Brewers; Aug. 21–23 vs. Twins & Aug. 24–26 vs. Pirates. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com -
On August 21, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today & tomorrow, Aug. 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 28 & 29. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On August 21, 2026At Hotel del Coronado Categories: MoviesMovies on the Beach. Tonight, Aug. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, & 28–29. 8 pm. $25.75. Del Beach, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Full schedule: www.hoteldel.com -
On August 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Whale WatchingWhale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises. Search for gray whales, blue whales, minke whales and more. Fri.–Mon. through Sept. 7, 9 am–1 pm. $63–$79; 3 & under free. Pier Two 970 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com -
On August 21, 2026At Southern California Railway Museum Categories: Train RidesHarry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure. Test your courage, loyalty, ambition and wit on this magical train. Through Sept. 27, closed Mon. & Tues. $72–$93. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S “A” St., Perris, CA. www.socalrailway.org -
On August 21, 2026At Seaport Village Categories: SkatingRingers at Seaport Village. An open-air roller-skating experience along the Embarcadero. 821 West Harbor Dr. Details: www.seaportvillage.com/explore/ringers-roller-rink -
On August 21, 2026At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE San Diego Symphony Rehearsal. Experience the behind-the-scenes rehearsal. Aug. 6–8, 13, 20–21 & 27–28. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org/rady-shell-community/open-rehearsals/ -
On August 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Sounds of the Square: Concert Series. Fridays through Aug. 28, 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com -
On August 21, 2026At The Wave Waterpark Categories: Water FunFriday Night Splash. Tonight & Aug. 21, 4–8 pm. $16. The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com -
On August 21, 2026At Del Mar Highlands Town Center Categories: FREE, MusicFREE Live Music at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Fridays through Sept. 18, 6–9 pm. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com -
On August 21, 2026At Moonlight Amphitheater Categories: Theatre“Guys & Dolls.” Bustling with charm, wit and toe-tapping tunes, this golden-age Broadway musical never goes out of style. 8 pm. Through Aug. 29, closed Mon. & Tues. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com -
On August 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: holiday teasAlice in Wonderland’s Tea Party Themed Tea. All themed teas are different, most include an intro game, quiz and a take–home gift. Through Aug. 30, 12:30 & 3:30 pm. $64.95. The Britannia Tearooms, 2323 Midway Dr. Reservations: www.afternoonteasandiego.com -
On August 21, 2026At San Diego Civic Theatre Categories: Theatre“Water for Elephants.” A stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative musical. Through Aug. 23. Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com -
On August 21, 2026FREE Movies in the Park: “Encanto.” Bring blankets and low-back chairs. Movie begins at sunset. La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas St. https://lamesaparks.org/1810/Movies-in-the-Parks -
On August 21, 2026At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: Concert“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in Concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Today & tomorrow, 7 pm. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org -
On August 21, 2026At Carlsbad, CA Categories: FREE, Film FestivalFREE Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival. See rare historic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today, Aug. 28 & Sept. 4, 5:30–10 pm. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln. www.carlsbadca.gov
